Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? You are not alone.
JOY HOME ORGANIZING • Helping You Lose Clutter. Feel Better.
If you’re looking for a trusted, professional home organizing company in the greater Minneapolis–St. Paul area, JOY Home Organizing is here to help.
We specialize in making your life easier by creating customized organizing systems designed to fit your home, your lifestyle, and the way you live.
Whether you’re decluttering, preparing for a move, unpacking, or simply ready for a fresh start, we’ll help transform your space into a functional, peaceful home you’ll love. Contact JOY Home Organizing today to get started!
We also love to over-deliver and do whatever odd jobs we can take off of your to-do list to give you more time for what matters.
📦 Are you MOVING soon? We will help you Purge, Pack + Stage, then Unpack, Organize + Set Up your new home. We can even assemble some furniture! Contact us a few months ahead of your moving date to avoid the stress of last-minute packing. 😬
Our confidential, judgement-free organizing sessions are fun and motivating. We can organize just one room — or your entire house — and create the peaceful ‘Home Sweet Home’ you truly deserve. 🏡
We would be honored to help you to Lose clutter. Feel Better.
Call JOY and L💖VE YOUR HOME!
😄 SERVICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 9am – 5pm
[Saturday, Sunday and Evenings: Contact Us for Availability]
Serving the Minneapolis area and Northwest Suburbs. Travel fees apply for appointments exceeding one hour of drive time.
Overview
Hired 57 times
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2025
2024
Services offered
Type of home organizing service
Space planning
Storage advice
Removal of unwanted items
Paper management
Areas needing organization
Closets
Bedrooms
Kitchen
In-home office
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and punctuality.
Excellent 4.9
41 reviews
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Ivaness C.
Jan 15, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Julie helped me organize my small pantry, our nursery closet, and a corner of my bedroom and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the results! My pantry was a complete mess and felt super small, with items piled everywhere. After Julie organized it, I was shocked by how much space we actually gained. On top of that, she shared practical tips on how to build and maintain a system so it stays organized long-term!
The bedroom corner was another area that constantly overwhelmed me because it was just a pile of random things. Julie helped me sort through what I actually needed, and once again, we gained so much space! She did the same thoughtful, efficient work with our nursery closet, making it functional and easy to manage.
What I really appreciated was how generous Julie was with tips and tricks. She showed me how to better utilize the space we already have and reuse items in good condition for extra storage. She also helped me understand how to categorize things in a way that makes sense, which makes maintaining the system feel doable instead of stressful.
Overall, I’m extremely happy with the outcome! Julie is not only incredibly efficient (we finished all three areas in just four hours!), but she’s also such a kind and pleasant person to work with. Her pricing is very reasonable, and the value and quality of her work are outstanding. I’m so thankful for her help and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to get organized!!
Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Closets • Bedrooms • Kitchen • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Unorganized
JOY Home Organizing's reply
Thank you so much for the raving review! It was so nice to work with you and be able to handle your to-do list while awaiting the arrival of your little one. I'm happy to share what I know to make keeping your home organized in the future easier -- which will be even more important when baby joins the household. I can't wait to meet her on my next visit. : )
Thank you so much for choosing JOY!
Home Organizing
Karen Q.
Jul 1, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Great communication, worked hard and was punctual. I felt a lot better after having stuff removed that I was hanging onto for years and didn’t need anymore. Area is now well organized! Did a great job! I’m having her come back to do some more 😊
Details: Space planning • Removal of unwanted items • Closets • Storage area • Unorganized
JOY Home Organizing's reply
Thank you, Karen. I’m happy to help you get at those tough spaces and take away your donations to help others. Looking forward to our next session. 😄
Home Organizing
Gao L.
Jan 6, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joy was amazing at helping me tidy up and organize my garage. She helped me sort out piles of clothes and we were able to re-organize and put away a lot of my party supplies. She definitely has an eye for organization and space visual. She worked fast and efficiently. I will definitely use her again!
Details: Space planning • Storage advice • Removal of unwanted items • Closets • Bedrooms • Garage • Storage area • 1,000 - 1,500 sq ft • Moderately organized
Home Organizing
Dani W.
Jul 19, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Julie was absolutely incredible in helping me organize my home! Her expertise and practical tips were invaluable,she transformed cluttered spaces into functional, peaceful areas with a clear vision. What I loved most was her personalized approach, -she listened to my needs and created systems that actually work for my lifestyle. Highly recommend her to anyone needing homeorganization help!
Details: Unpacking • 3 rooms
JOY Home Organizing's reply
Thank you, Dani. It was so fun to see your daughter’s delighted reaction to her organized room. 😍 Happy to be working with you again.
Packing and Unpacking
Ivaness C.
Jan 15, 2026
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From Google
Julie helped me organize my small pantry, our nursery closet, and a corner of my bedroom and I honestly couldnt be happier with the results! My pantry was a complete mess and felt super small, with items piled everywhere. After Julie organized it, I was shocked by how much space we actually gained. On top of that, she shared practical tips on how to build and maintain a system so it stays organized long-term!The bedroom corner was another area that constantly overwhelmed me because it was just a pile of random things. Julie helped me sort through what I actually needed, and once again, we gained so much space! She did the same thoughtful, efficient work with our nursery closet, making it functional and easy to manage.What I really appreciated was how generous Julie was with tips and tricks. She showed me how to better utilize the space we already have and reuse items in good condition for extra storage. She also helped me understand how to categorize things in a way that makes sense, which makes maintaining the system feel doable instead of stressful.Overall, Im extremely happy with the outcome! Julie is not only incredibly efficient (we finished all three areas in just four hours!), but shes also such a kind and pleasant person to work with. Her pricing is very reasonable, and the value and quality of her work are outstanding. Im so thankful for her help and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to get organized!!
Credentials
Background Check
Julie Schmolke
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing reflects the skill, expertise, strength and confidence I bring to tackle your job and make your life easier.
We will be the supportive and gentle 'push' you need to get unstuck, with Focus, Motivation and Love. 💖
Get your home organized, and get back to enjoying life. 😄
👉 If you refer a friend who hires JOY, you will get a free 1/2 hour of help at your next scheduled session.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer a free consultation to listen to your needs and see if we are a good fit for each other. After doing a walk-through of your home, we will start in the space you want improved most and get busy sorting, purging and rearranging that room in a way that will work best for you. 😄 And I take away the things that no longer serve you. 📦
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Just a natural talent for organizing and 8 years of making people happy!
